2002 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, both 2002 Honda Civic and 2002 Honda Life were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 406 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2002 Honda Life | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Life |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 64 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 31 L |